lasted until 3 p.m. on May 8, 2012, when a rhythmic adult contemporary format was launched as "Jammin' 103.1." On March 7, 2013, at 3 p.m., after playing "Bizarre Love Triangle" by New Order, KVET-HD2 and K276EL flipped to "iHeart Austin", which was intended as a temporary "pop-up format" dedicated to the South by Southwest festivals. The translator station aired coverage of the festival and featured music by artists playing there. The playlist consisted of a diverse mix of newer and past favorites of alternative rock, indie rock, punk rock and new wave, as well as some hip-hop and EDM tracks. It was originally intended to run through the end of the festival on March 17, with the "Jammin'" format returning to the frequency, but Clear Channel management decided to continue the format after the end of SXSW. After the festival, the subchannel began airing Premium Choice's "Alt Project" feed (except during subsequent festivals, when local programming returned). On May 23, 2017, at 10 a.m., after playing "Fell on Black Days" by Soundgarden, KVET-HD2/K276EL switched to a Spanish CHR format, branded as "Tú 103.1"; The first song on "Tú" was "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. This format was dropped on August 26, 2019, and the KVET (AM) simulcast restored. On August 27, 2021, at 4 p.m., almost exactly two years to the day after restoring the KVET simulcast, the station and the HD2 signal dropped the simulcast once again, this time flipping to a 1980s hits format as "103.1, Austin's 80s Station". With the flip, the station would also bring longtime Austin morning personality Sandy McIlree’s syndicated “The Sandy Show”, hosted by McIlree and his wife Tricia, to the market. McIlree is best known for his long run co-hosting mornings at KAMX with JB Hager from 1995 to 2013. References External links VET-FM Radio stations established in 1956 1956 establishments in Texas IHeartMedia radio stations